At Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm detailed its 6G roadmap alongside new platforms spanning wearables, 5G Advanced connectivity, Wi-Fi and network infrastructure.
The company introduced the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform, described as a “Personal AI” wearable platform with an integrated NPU for on-device AI processing. It supports WearOS by Google, Android and Linux, and is designed for always-on wearable devices capable of running AI workloads locally.
Qualcomm also announced the X105 5G Modem-RF, which it claims is the industry’s first modem ready for 3GPP Release 19, the final major phase of 5G Advanced before formal 6G standardization. The X105 is said to improve peak data speeds and power efficiency, while adding quad-band GNSS and integrated NR-NTN support for satellite connectivity.
For mobile network operators, Qualcomm unveiled an AI-driven RAN portfolio, including an Agentic RAN Management Service aimed at increasing network automation and operational efficiency as the industry prepares for 6G.
In addition, Qualcomm introduced its Wi-Fi 8 portfolio, featuring the FastConnect 8800 Mobile Connectivity System and five new Dragonwing networking platforms. Wi-Fi 8 remains under development as the next-generation wireless standard.
At MWC Barcelona, Qualcomm also demonstrated on-premises industrial AI integrated into a factory model in collaboration with Siemens AG.
Separately, Qualcomm announced an expanded collaboration with T-Mobile to accelerate the transition from 5G Advanced to 6G, with commercial 6G deployments targeted beginning in 2029.
